Introduction
The Kisoro Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Intervention Project is a three-year initiative by Hope Community Action Africa (HCA Africa) that commenced in January 2022. The project is dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable children in the Kisoro district of Uganda, East Africa, by providing them with access to quality education, healthcare, and a supportive community environment.
Project Goal
The project’s goal is to see 100 orphans and vulnerable children obtain quality education, grow up healthy, and develop essential life skills, confidence, and opportunities for their future.
The mission of the project is multifaceted, focusing on three core areas:
- Education: To provide essential educational support, including school fees, uniforms, and a daily meal at school.
- Health: To improve the health and well-being of the children through psychosocial support for those living with HIV.
- Community: To ensure a protective and supportive community for the children, fostering respect, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging.
Project Objectives and Activities
The project has a clear set of objectives to achieve its goal:
- Comprehensive Support for OVC: To support orphans and vulnerable children through a combination of educational, health, and life skills interventions.
- Child Protection through Sports: To utilize sports and other engaging activities as a means of enhancing child protection and well-being.
- Empowering Caregivers: To support the caregivers of OVC with income-generating projects, enabling them to provide for the basic needs of the children in their care.
Activities:
- Educational Support: Direct provision of school fees, uniform, and a meal at school, to ensure the children remain in school.
- Health Interventions: A range of health services, including counseling, dietary support, and life skills training.
- Child Protection Activities: The use of sports and other activities to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
- Income-Generating Projects: The establishment of projects to provide caregivers with a sustainable source of income.
Partners
The Kisoro OVC Intervention Project is made possible through the generous support of a number of partners:
- Voyagers Bible Church, USA
- King’s Active Foundation, UK
- Cornerstone Ministry, Norway
- The Jacobsen Family
- Individual Donors (Friends of HCA)
Collaboration
The project also collaborates with local and regional organizations to enhance its impact:
- Kisoro District Local Government
- Kisoro Hospital
- Joint Clinical Research Center – Kigezi Region
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